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Surcharge or Cash Discounting
What are the differences and the best choice for your business? Are you considering Surcharging or Cash Discounting? Accepting credit cards is a necessity in today’s world. However, credit card processing fees are taking a larger chuck out of your profit margin these...
It’s Greek Fest Time!
Join us for Great Food, Vendors, and Fun The weather is perfect and with so much to do here in Southwest Florida, now is the time to get out and enjoy the fun events around town. The ArtFest, Bike Night, Taste of the Cape, and Food Truck Wars started the season with...
PCI QIR Certification and What it Means
Is Your Merchant and POS Provider QIR Certified? Visa requires all merchants including Level 4 merchants (small businesses) to have their payment processing devices and systems installed by Qualified Integrator and Reseller (QIR). That means ensuring your EMV or chip...
New Florida Vaccine Mandates
Employers' Vaccine Mandate Advisory More red tape and costs have just been added for the businesses in Florida. Make sure you read and discuss the following information with your HR Directors, managers, and any decision-makers within your company. This advisory is...
Stay connected with Backup Internet
What is your Backup Plan to Process Payments? Connectivity to the internet has never been more essential to business operations. Especially when it comes to authorizing your credit cards or accepting payments. Our weather has never been more volatile: heatwaves,...
Do I pick a Local Merchant Service Provider or My Bank?
Choosing your Merchant Services Provider should be at the top of the list when opening a business Banks try to “simplify” the task for you by offering their in-house services. However, is the bank really better for your company than a Local Merchant Service Provider?...
Are you ready for Father’s Day with Gift Cards?
The number one impulse gift is a gift card. Are you offering gift cards to your customers? This is an excellent way to promote your business and create additional revenue at the same time. Successful business owners know this and prepare well in advance of every...
Don’t lose your stored photos, backups or files!
Are your Business Photos in Jeopardy? Lots of Google users have taken advantage of the free online storage space for photos, backups, and easy sharing over the years. If you or your business has as well, be sure to log into your account regularly. Personal or Business...
Grant for restaurants and other food services who suffered pandemic losses
If your food service business (any business where the onsite sale of food or drink comprised 33% or more of gross receipts) suffered losses due to the pandemic, there is a grant you should be looking into. The Restaurant Revitalization Fund from the SBA is focusing on...
Florida Restaurants are open and giving patrons a choice
We are a state that is the envy of the nation. Homes are selling at record highs while only on the market for mere days. Why? Our businesses are open, and here, in Lee county, we still have the freedom of choice. We can choose the restaurants and businesses we want...
Help customers get creative for Valentine’s Day
Spread the love to your customers this Valentine’s Day by offering out of the box ideas for those who are not feeling quite ready to venture out yet. Offer a curbside candlelight Valentine’s dinner prepared or unprepared and maybe include a small gift card they can...
Shopping for Success! Support Dress for Success
Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching! Help us show some love to the women of SWFL. Join us for the annual Dress for Success shopping extravaganza Friday, February 12, 2021 2:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Sponsors & VIP Ticket Holders Saturday, February 13, 2021 10:00 a.m....